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What Pain Is Trying to Tell You | Back and Joint Pain Relief Dallas
By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Pain Experts | Dallas–Plano Listening to the Body: What Pain Is Trying to Tell You About Joint and Back...
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Aug 2, 20252 min read


Back Pain That Won’t Go Away with Rest or Stretching? Here’s What It’s Really Telling You
By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Pain Experts | Dallas–Plano Why Your Back Pain That Won’t Go Away—Even with Rest and Stretching You’ve tried...
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Jul 22, 20252 min read


When Should I Worry About Back Pain?
By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Pain Experts | Dallas–Plano When Should I Worry About Back Pain—And Is Surgery the Only Answer? Back pain is...
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Jul 22, 20252 min read


Are Epidural Steroid Injections Harmful?
What You Need to Know Before Repeating Another Shot By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Pain Experts | Dallas–Plano When Relief Comes at a Cost...
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Jul 21, 20253 min read
Best Regenerative Treatment for Back Pain
By Deborah Westergaard, MD Board Certified in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology Pain Experts in Dallas–Plano Regenerative pain relief that...
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Jul 16, 20252 min read


How Christine Got Her Life Back: Relief from Back and Leg Pain Without Surgery
By Deborah Westergaard, MD Board-Certified in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology Regenexx-Affiliate Pain Experts Dallas–Plano Christine’s Story: From Daily Pain to Daily Function When Christine first arrived at Dallas Pain Experts , she described her symptoms as nearly unbearable. Her back and leg pain had reached a 9 out of 10 on bad days, making daily life difficult. The discomfort began just above the tailbone, radiating into her groin, left hip, and all the way down her
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Jul 13, 20252 min read


How Primary Care Doctors Are Leading the Way in Non-Surgical Back Pain Treatment—and Helping Patients Avoid Unnecessary Surgery
By Deborah Westergaard, MD Board-Certified in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology Regenexx-Affiliate Pain Experts Dallas–Plano The Broken...
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Jul 7, 20253 min read


The Problem with the Old Model: Regenerative Medicine That Moves Beyond a System Built on Pain
There’s a silent epidemic in modern healthcare—one that has little to do with disease and everything to do with the system itself. Far too many intelligent, successful people find themselves trapped in a loop: they seek answers from traditional providers, follow protocol after protocol, yet never truly get better. Why? Because the current system was never designed to restore vitality. It was built to manage symptoms, write prescriptions, and bill codes. And often, that system
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Jul 1, 20252 min read


Before You Fuse Your Spine: Spinal Fusion Alternatives That Changed How I Treat Back Pain
I want to share a story that weighs on my heart. A dear friend of mine—a brilliant leader in our community—built his success not just on...
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Jun 17, 20252 min read


Rhizotomy Alternatives for Back Pain: Why I No Longer Recommend Nerve Burning | Pain Experts
But here’s what most people aren’t told: Those same small nerves don’t just carry pain signals. They also provide input to critical...
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Jun 7, 20252 min read


Can AI Help Your Joints Heal Smarter? A Look at AI in Regenerative Joint Therapy Research
Can AI Help Your Joints Heal Smarter? Episode 3 Just Dropped We’ve officially entered the part of the story where a multi-agent AI named Robin scans literature, formulates hypotheses, and identifies new uses for existing drugs—all without a single late-night espresso. In this third episode of The Clinical Singularity , I discuss how "Robin," a multi-agent AI, helped uncover a potential treatment for macular degeneration—and why this matters for regenerative medicine, especial
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May 25, 20251 min read


One Physician’s Hip Pain Recovery Journey in Dallas: From Regenerative Treatment to Surgical Strength
One year ago, I was flat on my back in pain. Now I’m back on my feet—and stronger than ever. This blog shares the personal journey that helped me rise, and the regenerative approach that made it possible.
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May 24, 20252 min read


How My Hip Replacement Taught Me to Make Lemonade from Lemons—and Help Others Avoid the Same Glass
A year ago this July, I joined a club I never wanted to be part of the Hip Replacement Club. And while I would’ve traded nearly...
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Apr 17, 20252 min read


Core Values That Drive Pain Experts—And Why They Matter for Your Pain Relief
At Pain Experts in Dallas and Plano, TX, we believe that exceptional care comes from more than just medical expertise—it comes from a...
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Mar 19, 20253 min read


Why natural repair solutions like PRP aren’t backed by big drug companies and why that’s a good thing for you
If you’re like many high-performing individuals, joint or back pain may be slowing you down, impacting your ability to stay active and do...
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Mar 9, 20253 min read


The Future of Pain Relief: Regenexx at Pain Experts, Plano’s Official Regenexx Affiliate
For over two decades, Regenexx has been at the forefront of non-surgical orthopedic and spine care, developing regenerative medicine treatments that utilize the body's natural healing capabilities. Now, Pain Experts, the official Regenexx affiliate in Plano, Texas, brings these research-backed, cutting-edge treatments to patients seeking lasting pain relief without surgery. The Problem: Traditional Treatments Often Fall Short Conventional approaches to joint and spine pain ty
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Mar 7, 20252 min read


The Hidden Cost of a Bargain: Why Your Health Deserves Better
The Hidden Cost of a Bargain: Why Your Health Deserves Better In business, in life, and especially in health, there’s a simple truth— you...
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Mar 1, 20251 min read


Pain Experts Podcast 5 : How Modern Medicine Helps You Avoid Back Surgery in the 21st Century
You Avoid Back Surgery in the 21st Century A Candid Conversation Between Intern Dr. Westergaard and Her Future Self on Orthobiologic Spine Treatments and the Power of Regenerative Medicine #BackPainRelief #SpineHealthInnovation #AvoidBackSurgery #RegenerativeMedicine #PRPTreatments #SpinalCareSolutions #AdvancedPainManagement #OrthobiologicsForBackPain #NonSurgicalSpineTreatment #PainFreeMovement
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Feb 19, 20251 min read


Move Better, Look Younger: The Secret to Pain-Free Living and Staying Strong”
The Secret to Staying Young: Movement, Strength, and Balance Looking and feeling youthful goes beyond skin-deep solutions. It’s about how...
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Jan 12, 20253 min read


Why You Might Avoid Shoulder Rotator Cuff Surgery with PRP
You Might Avoid Shoulder Rotator Cuff Surgery with PRP The Problem: Surgery Isn’t Always the Best First Step For many patients with shoulder pain, the journey often begins with a visit to their primary care doctor. From there, they’re referred to an orthopedic surgeon who, upon finding complete or partial but significant tears in the rotator cuff tendons, sends them to physical therapy. If therapy doesn’t resolve the pain, surgery often becomes the next step. Orthopedic surge
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Dec 31, 20243 min read
Nonoperative Knee Treatment Dallas TX: Why I Chose to Repair My Knee Before It Became Surgical
By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Pain Experts | Dallas–Plano Nonoperative Knee Treatment Dallas TX There are moments in medicine when clinical judgment is refined not by theory, but by lived experience. This was one of those moments. After a knee injury that dramatically altered my stability, comfort, and function, I found myself standing in front of the mirror one morning realizing something important: My knee finally felt normal again. No guarding. No instability. No persistent
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How to Avoid Joint Surgery: Why Precision, Dose, and Strategy Matter More Than Most Patients Are Told
By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Pain Experts | Dallas–Plano “I Was Told Surgery Is the Only Option Left” Patients searching for how to avoid joint surgery often arrive after a familiar sequence: Physical therapy. Steroid injections. A prior PRP injection that “didn’t work.” The conclusion feels inevitable: joint surgery is next. What is rarely examined is whether the regenerative options attempted were biologically sufficient, correctly targeted, or strategically designed to alt
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Why Sudden Back Pain Should Not Send You Straight to a Surgeon
By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Pain Experts | Dallas–Plano The Reflex to “See the Surgeon First” for Your Back Pain For many high-performing individuals, sudden back pain triggers a familiar sequence: “Something is wrong. I need the best. I’ll see an orthopedic surgeon.” On the surface, this feels logical. Surgeons are intelligent, highly trained, and deeply knowledgeable about spinal anatomy. They carry immense responsibility, and patients rightly trust them when surgery is re
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